OVC FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
This grant supports projects improving the criminal justice system, preventing juvenile delinquency, and assisting crime victims, as designated in the DOJ Appropriations Act of 2026.
Funder: Office for Victims of Crime
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $61,000,643 | Award ceiling: $3,500,000 | Expected number of awards: 83
Summary: Supports Congressionally-designated projects to improve the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (excluding compensation).
Key Information: Funding is limited to projects and amounts specified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement for the 2026 CJS Appropriations Act.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), provides funding for projects specifically designated in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026. The program aims to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funding is earmarked and limited to projects and award amounts as listed in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations Act.
